Auter action pendant
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A plea defending on the ground that another action for the same cause is pending.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Fr. ading. Another action pending. A of pleainabatement, 1 Chib. Pl. 454.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Fr.
In pleading. Another action pending. A species of plea in abatement. 1 Chitt.Pl,i54.